Established Camping
Eagle Point Campground
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Eagle Point Campground, near Pottersville, New York, is a lively spot that caters to families and those looking for a fun outdoor experience. With spacious sites that come equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for gathering around the campfire and enjoying some s'mores after a day of adventure.
The campground boasts a sandy beach on Schroon Lake, where you can swim, fish, or rent a kayak for some water fun. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the beach, noting that it’s groomed nightly, making it a great place for kids to play. The facilities are well-kept, with hot showers and flush toilets that make your stay more comfortable.
While the campground can get a bit crowded, especially during peak season, it offers a vibrant atmosphere that many families appreciate. As one camper mentioned, “This is still a very good campground for the right crowd looking for plush amenities and recreational opportunities.” If you’re up for some noise and activity, Eagle Point is a solid choice for a memorable camping trip.
Description
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Eagle Point Campground
Eagle Point Campground is located on the west shore of 4,230-acre Schroon Lake. The nine-mile-long, one-and-a-half-mile-wide, 152-foot-deep lake is paradise to anglers and boaters alike. Geography: The land on which the campground is situated was purchased in 1928. It encompassed approximately 1 mile of shoreline on the west side of Schroon Lake and 1 mile of International Highway. Construction of Eagle Point Campground (which derives its name from a sandy point on the shoreline) was started in the years 1928-1929, with campsites added in ensuing years. Recreation: Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are welcome at the park, with a boat launch available. Fish include lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, bullhead, and pickerel. Hiking trails are nearby, and the park has a picnic area. Facilities: The park has campsites, restrooms with showers, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch, a picnic area with tables, fireplaces, and charcoal grills, handicapped accessibility, and pay telephones. Nearby Attractions: Restaurants, antique shops, gift stores, and various craft shops are nearby.
CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- There is no swimming allowed at this campground
- Day Use Area: There is a carry in, carry out policy for garbage in effect for this facility
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration
CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited
FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING - A swimming beach available. * Please take note the swimming facilities at this location are not supervised by a lifeguard or other responsible person. In place of on-site supervision, this facility has established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests, the details of which are outlined in a brochure presented to customers upon arrival at the facility.
PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas
Location
Eagle Point Campground is located in New York
Directions
From the Northway (I-87), take Exit 26, go left to Route 9 North, and proceed approximately 2 miles to the campground entrance.
Address
8448 STATE ROUTE 9
Pottersville, NY 12860
Coordinates
43.74870286 N
73.79155367 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 29 min from Glens Falls
- 1 hr 12 min from Albany
- 1 hr 32 min from Burlington
- 1 hr 56 min from Utica